After discovering that severely damaged hair responded well to the soothing properties of various botanical oils, L.A.-based hair stylist Philip Berkovitz created restorative home remedies for his clients’ locks. The overwhelming demand for his handmade potions propelled him to launch his own brand of paraben-free, plant-based shampoos, conditioners, and treatments in 1991. Unlike products that contain trace amounts of natural extracts, the secret to Philip B’s success lies in its high concentrations of intensely conditioning plant, nut, and flower oils that sooth irritated scalps and strengthen hair in just a few uses.